NYT ED: Muscle Beach Politics "Schwarzenegger.. sounded.. mindless"

[papau]

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/08/opinion/08FRI1.html

August 8, 2003
Muscle Beach Politics

ost Hollywood celebrities seem to lean Democratic, but whenever one of them decides to run for office, it's almost always on the Republican ticket. Perhaps they feel more room to shine there. If the current California recall imbroglio involved ousting a Republican governor, it is hard to imagine the Democrats parting the sea and allowing someone like Arnold Schwarzenegger to dominate the field of candidates.

Mr. Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy to Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show," but despite plenty of encouragement from Mr. Leno and the audience, he seemed rather flat. Even in the thought-free environment of late night television, his vague ramblings about pumping up Sacramento and telling the politicians "Hasta la vista, baby" sounded surprisingly mindless.<snip>

...It frequently takes several months for a colorful newcomer to wilt under public scrutiny — remember how good Ross Perot looked at first? But the California recall vote is scheduled to take place in two months....Given the fecklessness of the news coverage at most California television stations, the number of candidates and the crazy rules for the election, the person with the best name recognition begins with an enormous advantage. <snip>

...now that the recall is under way, it seems counterproductive for other California Democrats to stay out of the race. It is possible to oppose the recall but still make sure that if Mr. Davis goes, there is a good alternative on the ballot, stuck in there amid the pornographers and exhibitionists and Terminators.

Collage by Wonk - His Mistress Gigi Goyette is left and right bottom



ARNOLD'S MISTRESS

HIS SHOCKING 7-YEAR AFFAIR


For seven years, Arnold Schwarzenegger hid a mistress from his loving wife Maria Shriver -- and hours after learning The ENQUIRER discovered his sordid secret, "The Terminator" terminated his run for governor of California.

The brazen actor began his affair with former child actress Gigi Goyette when she was only 16 -- and even made love to her in the very same hotel where he was staying with "Dateline" star Maria.

http://web1.ami-admin.com/perl/trackimage.pl?I=6341&H=nationalenquirer%2Ecom&Image=http%3A%2F%2Fimages%2Eami%2Dadmin%2Ecom%2Fimages%2F1499%2Ejpg

A bombshell ENQUIRER investigation -- featured in our issue that hits the stands Friday -- has exposed the whole shocking story, including how the father of four hid the trysts from his family.<snip>


http://www.nationalenquirer.com/stories/feature.cfm?instanceid=11259

[Unknown Known]

1. This steroid freak's philanderings are most likely half the story

Someone who has been on steroids for as many years as this freak surely has some VIOLENT behavior in his past and/or present. Can't wait for those stories to come out.

Can't wait for Flynnt to reveal some of these stories - he will make billions:bounce:

[mrfrapp]

3. Why?

"Someone who has been on steroids for as many years as this freak surely has some VIOLENT behavior in his past and/or present. Can't wait for those stories to come out."

Why? I know several people who have taken anabolic steroids in quantity
and none of them are violent.

[The Zanti Regent]

2. I wonder what the true story about his heart surgery is?

He claimed he had voluntary surgery, but I'm willing to bet the farm that he had major steroid damage to his heart. Wonder if his liver is going the cirrhosis way, too?